Sr. Payroll Specialist

Stagwell Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the advertising services industry is seeking a Sr. Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for multiple companies. This role involves supervising payroll coordinators, ensuring compliance with laws, and maintaining employee records. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields and strong analytical and leadership skills. Join a diverse and innovative team that values collaboration and creativity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional preferred.
• Proficient with payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for multiple companies, overseeing 2-4 payroll coordinators.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and best practices.
• Maintain employee records and facilitate audits.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Certified Payroll Professional

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Payroll Software

Job description

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Stagwell empowers talented, passionate, and creative leaders with vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the world’s most ambitious clients.

We believe that the differences among us fuel innovation and drive us to achieve extraordinary results. We take great pride in a work force with rich diversity of age, race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, ability and background. As a network, we seek out a skilled and dynamic talent pipeline, invest in programs that help develop diverse talent for the future benefit of our industry, and strive to build an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their full selves to work.

Creating a collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art campuses, where we can bring people together at the office to inspire and innovate, is central to our culture-moving creative edge. We believe that by being together, we can transform marketing. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com .

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for multiple companies and will also oversee and supervise 2-4 other payroll coordinators ensuring that pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations
• Oversees procedures and processes and manages inquiries and requests related to preparation and distribution of payroll
• Processes payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Maintains or oversees the maintenance of employee records
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Assists accounting with reconciling payroll deposits and benefits invoices
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll software, systems, and procedures
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to adapt well to changing priorities and situations without a loss of effectiveness
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proven ability to handle confidential information, personal integrity, excellent judgement, and high ethical standards
• Proficient with payroll software

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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